On motion of Mr. Cleaveland, resolved, that no new matter be
introduced in to this house after Saturday, 11th December, 1819,
other than the bills of appropriation during the present session.

The house proceeded to the consideration of the order of the
day on the bill relating to licenses granted to tavern keepers,
hawkers and pedlars, which was read the third time and passed,
and the title changed to that of an act relating to licences granted
to tavern keepers, hawkers and pedlars, ordered that the same
be sent to the senate for their concurrence.

Also the bill to amend the several acts, relating to assessors
and collectors of the public revenue, which was read the third
time and passed, and the title changed to that of an act, to amend
the several acts, relating to assessors and collectors of the
public revenue, ordered that the same be sent to the senate for
their concurrence.

Also the bill to prevent the driving of distempered cattle
into and through this state.

Mr. Byler moved that said bill be amended by way of rider,
by adding an additional section, which was decided in the negative.

Mr. Dale moved that said bill be indefinitely postponed, which
was decided in the affirmative. The ayes and noes being called
for on said question, they were as follows :

Also the bill to digest the laws of the state of Alabama, which
was read the third time and passed, and the title changed to that
of an act, to compile the laws of the state of Alabama. Ordered
that the same be returned to the senate as amended for their concurrence.

Also the bill to extend the corporation of the town of Huntsville,
in Madison county, which was read the third time and passed. Ordered
that the same be returned to the senate as amended for their concurrence.

Also the bill to authorise John Smith, sen. to make a title
to certain lands herein named which was read the third time and
passed. Ordered that the same be returned to the senate informing
them thereof.

Also the bill specifying the causes and manner of removing
clerks, which was read the third time and passed, ordered that
the same be returned to the senate informing them thereof.

Mr. Vaughan from the committee on enrolled bills, reported
that said committee has examined the following acts, which originated
in the house of representatives, viz.

An act affixing salaries to certain officers within the state
of Alabama.

An act to establish and incorporate the town of Courtland,
in Lawrence county.

An act to incorporate the town of Tuscaloosa.

An act authorising a lottery for the benefit of Madison lodge
and Alabama lodge.

An act to provide for the appointing of pilots to pilot boats
through the Muscle Shoals of Tennessee river.

An act providing for the payment of Irby Jones, and,

A resolution, vesting the governor with power to settle the account
between this state and the state of Mississippi;

and was instructed to report the same truly enrolled.

Mr. Saffold from the committee of roads and rivers, reported
a bill to appoint commissioners to lay out a certain road in the
county of Monroe, which was read the first time, and four fifths
of the house concurring.

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the rule was dispensed with, and said bill was read a second
time forthwith.

Mr. Chapman moved that said bill be indefinitely postponed,
which was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Hardwich presented the petition of a number of inhabitants
of a part of St. Clair county, praying to be attached to the county
of Jefferson, which on motion of Mr. Perkins, was referred to
the committee on county boundaries and seats of justice.

On motion of Mr. Owen, ordered that this house adjourn until
3 o'clock this afternoon.

Three o'clock
11th December.

The house met pursuant to adjournment.

A message from the senate by Mr. Rogers-
Mr. Speaker: the senate have read a third time and passed a bill
to regulate the courts of law and equity in this state, and have
made sundry amendments thereto-
and concur in the amendments made by your honorable body, to the
amendments proposed by the senate to an act for the organizing
and disciplining the militia of the state of Alabama, and propose
to amend the amendment made by your honorable body, to the 5th
section; to which they desire your concurrence.

The house proceeded to the consideration of the amendments
made by the senate to the amendment of the fifth section of an
act to provide for the organization and discipline of the militia
of the state of Alabama, which on motion, was concurred in.

Mr. Fitzpatrick for the committee of county boundaries and
seats of justice, reported a bill to alter and extend the bounds
of the county of Jefferson, which was read the first time, and
four fifths of the house concurring, the rule was dispensed with,
and said bill was read the second time forthwith. Ordered, that
the same be engrossed for a third reading, and made the order
of the day for Monday next.

Mr. Perkins moved the adoption of the following resolution
to wit :

Be it resolved by the senate and house of representa-

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tives of the state of Alabama in General Assembly convened,
that the Judges of each county in this state, shall be elected
by joint vote of both houses at the same time, provided that if
the first voting them member required for each county court, have
not a constitutional majority, then in that case the member having
a constitutional majority shall be determined elected at each
time of voting until the number be chosen that is required, any
other resolution to the contrary notwithstanding. On motion of
Mr. Owen, ordered that said resolution lie upon the table.

A message from the senate by Mr. Rogers. Mr. Speaker: The
senate have concurred in the amendments made by your honorable
body to an act to provide for the inspection of lumber and other
articles therein named; and an act to provide for the appointment
of county officers.

The house proceeded to the consideration of the amendments
made by the senate to an act to regulate the courts of law and
equity in this state. Mr. Moody moved that said bill lie upon
the table until Monday next, which was decided in the negative.
The house proceeded to the further consideration of said amendments,
when on motion of Mr. Byler, ordered that said bill lie upon the
table until Monday next.

Mr. Townes presented the petition of sundry mechanics of the
town of Huntsville, praying a law for their relief, which on motion,
was referred to a select committee, whereupon messrs. Townes, Walker and Birney were appointed.

Mr. Dillahunty asked for, and obtained leave, to introduce
a bill to annex the Chickasaw lands in this state to Franklin
county, which was read the first time and made the order of the
day for a second reading on Monday next.